What is Arnold Schwarzenegger doing now?

The seven-time Mr. Olympia champion, the 38th governor of California, the Terminator himself is on a crusade to help people—particularly those 65 and older like him—lead physically active lifestyles. Arnold Schwarzenegger is doing so formally as the inaugural chief movement officer of Fortune 500 medical technology company Zimmer Biomet. “This is like a marriage made in heaven,” Schwarzenegger, 77, tells Fortune of the partnership that launched Nov. 13, 2024. “I’ve dealt my whole life with fitness and with making people exercise and feel good, physically and psychologically, and feel healthy and strong and energetic.”

How much exercise do older adults need?

Exercise isn’t supposed to be a luxury for older adults; it’s recommended by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The agency’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends adults 65 and older complete these activities weekly: balance training; two days of muscle-strengthening activities; 150–300 minutes of moderately intense aerobic activity or 75–150 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity.

When is the best time of day to exercise?

Any time of day you can get your exercise in is the best time, but the “Governator” recommends knocking it out in the morning. “First thing when you get up, you should jump on the bike, or you should go out and walk or run or do your exercise,” Arnold Schwarzenegger tells Fortune. “Later on in the day, everyone wants to grab your time…if it’s the kids, if it is your partner, if it is your work, there’s an endless amount of reasons why you cannot get it done later on in the day.”

Why does Arnold Schwarzenegger want older adults to exercise?

An A-list platform isn’t needed to motivate others to get active. If you’re able to encourage a loved one, coworker, or neighbor to improve their physical fitness by even a fraction, you’ll be helping safeguard the health of your family and community. “It’s really crucial to inspire people,” Arnold Schwarzenegger tells Fortune. “Movement is extremely crucial, and the longer we can move, the longer we can live.”

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